Akamai’s ICAM solutions deliver secure, scalable access for users, apps, and devices — protecting digital assets across your environment.
Address ICAM challenges with four core pillars
Identity management
Credential management
Access management
Access accountability
Identity management
Identity management
Establish and maintain trusted digital identities
Modern identity management requires more than just user provisioning. Organizations need comprehensive lifecycle management that covers:
- Attribute management: Maintain accurate, up-to-date identity attributes across all systems and applications
- Identity governance: Implement automated provisioning and de-provisioning workflows with proper approval processes
- Federation: Enable secure identity sharing across organizational boundaries while maintaining control
Akamai’s identity services provide enterprise-grade identity management with seamless integration across cloud and on-premises environments, delivering consistent identity enforcement regardless of where users and applications reside.
Credential management
Credential management
Secure authentication across all access points
Credential management forms the foundation of secure access by binding trusted authenticators to verified identities:
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA): Deploy adaptive authentication that adjusts security requirements based on risk context
- Passwordless authentication: Reduce password-related risks with biometric, hardware token, and certificate-based authentication
- Credential lifecycle: Implement automated credential rotation, renewal, and revocation processes
With Akamai’s credential management solutions, organizations can deploy strong authentication across web applications, APIs, and infrastructure while maintaining user experience and operational efficiency.
Access management
Access management
Control and monitor resource access in real time
Access management ensures that authenticated users can only access resources they’re authorized to use:
- Role-based access control (RBAC): Define and enforce access policies based on user roles and responsibilities
- Attribute-based access control (ABAC): Enable dynamic access decisions using real-time attributes and environmental context
- Privileged access management: Secure and monitor high-risk administrative access with additional controls
- Zero Trust Network Access: Continuously verify trust for every access request regardless of location or previous authentication
Akamai’s access management capabilities provide granular control over application and API access with real-time policy enforcement and comprehensive audit trails.
Access accountability
Access accountability
Maintain visibility and compliance through comprehensive monitoring
Access accountability ensures organizations can demonstrate compliance and detect security incidents:
- Audit logging: Capture comprehensive access logs across all systems and applications
- Identity analytics: Use behavioral analytics to detect anomalous access patterns and potential threats
- Access reviews: Implement periodic reviews of user entitlements and access rights
- Compliance reporting: Generate reports for regulatory requirements and internal governance
Akamai’s monitoring and analytics solutions provide real-time visibility into access patterns with advanced threat detection and automated compliance reporting.
Learn how our solutions help secure identities and ensure access control
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
ICAM provides the foundational identity and access controls required for Zero Trust by continuously verifying trust for every access request. Rather than assuming trust based on network location, ICAM authenticates users, validates devices, and enforces access policies based on real-time risk assessment. This approach ensures that trust is never implicit and must be earned for each transaction.
Organizations should implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) that combines something you know (password), something you have (mobile device or hardware token), and something you are (biometric). For high-security environments, organizations should consider passwordless authentication using hardware security keys, certificates, or biometric authentication to eliminate password-related vulnerabilities.
Identity federation allows organizations to establish trust relationships with external partners without requiring duplicate identity management. This involves implementing standards-based protocols like SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect to securely share identity information. Organizations should establish clear trust frameworks, attribute mapping, and access policies to ensure secure collaboration while maintaining control over their resources.
ICAM helps organizations meet various regulatory requirements including FISMA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and GDPR by providing comprehensive identity verification, access controls, and audit trails. The framework ensures that organizations can demonstrate who accessed what resources and when, supporting compliance reporting and regulatory audits.
ICAM risk assessment should evaluate identity-related threats including credential compromise, insider threats, privilege escalation, and unauthorized access. Organizations should assess the strength of their authentication methods, the effectiveness of their access controls, and the comprehensiveness of their monitoring capabilities. Regular assessments help identify vulnerabilities and guide investment in appropriate security controls.